“He's a gamer. And I think the bigger the situation, he thrives on it. And you can't teach that. Either you have it or you don't."
—All-Star Jim Thome

"We work well together. We communicate. I know where he plays and how he plays, and he's the same with me.”
—Teammate Jimmy Rollins

"He's Mr. Everything.”
—Rollins

“He's not a pretty-boy style flashy player, he's old school. He just goes out and plays hard and continues to get better. It's nice to have guys like that on your team.''
—Former teammate Aaron Rowand

“He's an RBI guy like Ryne Sandberg or Jeff Kent. That's what makes Chase so special. That, and those quick hands."
—Phillies batting coach Milt Thompson

"He's come a long way.”
—Former Phillies manager Dallas Green

“He's still got some work to do defensively, but he's going to be a good second baseman.''
—Former Phillies manager Larry Bowa

“He plays every game like it’s the seventh game of the World Series.”
—Bowa

"I don't want to say too much about it, but that's a pretty good hitter."
—Phillies manager Charlie Manuel

"He loves to hit, and he wants to be up there. He wants to be up there when the game is on the line, and when there's a time to knock people in. Once you know him, you realize that. He's exactly what you look for in a player. He's definitely my kind of player."
—Manuel

"I think his hustle, determination and Pete Rose style make people look to him as a leader, and as a vocal leader. His opinion counts. He's learning to voice it."
—Manuel

"He's different than most left-handed hitters. I would say more have a long swing."
—All-Star Scott Kazmir

“He’s very California-like. He’s very laid-back and kind of quiet.”
—Former teammate Mike Lieberthal

“Even if this guy doesn’t get a hit, he still gets his uniform dirty. I mean, it’s filthy.”
—Phillies clubhouse attendant Phil Sheridan

"He enjoys a little shock value. He's his own guy and doesn't particularly go with the flow."
—David Utley